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Note: If the grease is properly applied, approximately half of the grease will
remain in the syringe.
6. Install the heat sink onto the microprocessor as described in 11 on page 270.
Removing the heat-sink retention module
Use this information to remove the heat-sink retention module.
About this task
To remove a heat-sink retention module, complete the following steps:
Procedure
1. Read the safety information that begins on “Safety” on page vii and
“Installation guidelines” on page 283.
2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect the power cords and
all external cables.
3.
Remove the top cover (see “Removing the top cover” on page 146).
4. Remove the air baffle (see “Removing the air baffle” on page 148).
5. Remove the heat sink (see “Removing a microprocessor and heat sink” on page
258).
Attention: When you remove a microprocessor and heat sink, be sure to keep
each heat sink with its microprocessor for reinstallation.
6. Use a screwdriver and remove the four screws that secure the retention module
to the system board; then, lift the retention module from the system board.
Microprocessor
0.02 mL of thermal
grease
Figure 237. Thermal grease distribution
Figure 238. Syringe
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